⽽

and

ér (er2)

Radical no. 126 · 6 strokes (第 126 部首 · 6 画 dì 126 bùshǒu · 6 huà)

Radical ⽽ (ér) — meaning: and, 6 strokes.

Origin & mnemonic

This radical originated as a pictograph in oracle-bone script, depicting the chin or lower jaw of a person. Its form reflects this anatomical feature, and later extended to mean connection or conjunction.

Mnemonic: The prominent chin at the bottom of the face helps you remember this radical represents connection or conjunction.

Characters with this radical (含此部首的字 hán cǐ bùshǒu de zì)

1 characters

Stroke count

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  • 而ér

    and

    HSK 4

    6 strokes

Related radicals (相关部首 xiāngguān bùshǒu)

Same stroke count or numerically adjacent in the 214-radical set.